Thekkady
Thekkady Idukki Keralam
Thekkady is located about 257 km (160 mi) from Trivandrum, Thekkady is located near to Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers,lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs.
The Periyar Wilflife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km2 (300 sq mi), of which 360 km2 (140...
Thekkady is located about 257 km (160 mi) from Trivandrum, Thekkady is located near to Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers,lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs.
The Periyar Wilflife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km2 (300 sq mi), of which 360 km2 (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. The wildlife sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. The greatest attractions of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants, deer and bison that come down to drink in the lake. The sanctuary can be accessed through a trekking, boating or jeep safari.
Contact Person
Chief Conservator of Forest
Kerala Forest Department
Forest Head Quarters
Vazhuthacaud
Trivandrum
0471- 2529101, 2339593
apccf-fmis.for@kerala.gov.in
http://www.forest.kerala.gov.in/
Connectivity
Nearest Airport - Cochin International Airport (145 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - Kottayam (114 Km away)
Climate
Min. +15 Degree Celcius
Max. +25 Degree Celcius
Accomodation
Several Star and Budget hotels are available.
Medical Services
General Medical Facilities (Chemist, Doctors, Ambulance) are available.